Carters food hygiene rating
Retailers - other · Torbay
Carters holds a 5, the highest food hygiene rating there is. At its last inspection the shop met every standard the inspector checked, with nothing needing attention.
The rating: 5 - Very good
The rating dates from 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. That is getting on for the longest gap councils usually leave, so the score may not reflect how the business is run today.
Address: Elm Park Post Office 2-4 Elm Park Paignton Devon, TQ3 3QH
How it compares in Torbay
That puts Carters among the 934 places in Torbay holding top marks, 80% of everywhere the council rates. A 5 is the norm here rather than the exception, so it is the rating to expect, not to be impressed by.
| 5 out of 5 | 934 | 80% | ← Carters | |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 4 out of 5 | 144 | 12% | ||
| 3 out of 5 | 39 | 3% | ||
| 2 out of 5 | 11 | 1% | ||
| 1 out of 5 | 31 | 3% | ||
| 0 out of 5 | 2 | <1% |
A further 361 businesses in the area are awaiting inspection or exempt, so are not counted above.
What the inspector found
- Hygienic food handling Very good
- Cleanliness & condition of the building Good
- How well they manage food safety Good
An inspection scores three things: how food is handled, the physical condition of the premises, and how much the inspector trusts management to keep standards up. At Carters none of the three raised a concern, the overall rating is only ever as strong as its weakest area, so a clean sweep is what produces a high score.
Food hygiene ratings nearby
The closest food businesses to Carters, nearest first, so you can see how it compares to its neighbours.
| Business | Distance | Rating | Inspected |
|---|---|---|---|
| Bargain Booze Retailers - other | 0.3 miles away | 5 - Very good | 19 June 2017 |
| Golden Lily Chinese Takeaway/sandwich shop | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 28 May 2024 |
| CentrePeace Other catering premises | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 15 January 2026 |
| Apples N Pears Retailers - other | 0.5 miles away | 5 - Very good | 24 September 2024 |
| Cafe du Palais Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 11 December 2025 |
| East in the West Restaurant/Cafe/Canteen | 0.6 miles away | 5 - Very good | 30 July 2024 |
| Crafty Isaac Merritt Pub/bar/nightclub | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 1 October 2024 |
| Greggs Retailers - other | 0.7 miles away | 5 - Very good | 7 February 2025 |
Questions about Carters
What is Carters's food hygiene rating?
Carters has a food hygiene rating of 5 out of 5 (very good), given by Torbay Council on 8 November 2024.
Is Carters safe to eat at?
The rating covers hygiene standards found at inspection, not the food itself. At 5 out of 5, the inspector found hygiene standards at this shop to be very good, the top end of the scale.
When was Carters last inspected?
Carters was last inspected on 8 November 2024, 20 months ago. Food hygiene inspections are unannounced, and the rating is published by Torbay Council rather than by the business.
What did the inspector find at Carters?
The inspector scored three areas. Hygienic food handling was rated "very good", the cleanliness and condition of the building "good", and confidence in the management of food safety "good". Lower concern in all three is what earns a high overall rating.
How does Carters compare to other places in Torbay?
80% of the 1,161 rated food businesses in Torbay hold the top rating of 5, and Carters is one of them.
Who decides the rating?
Torbay Council inspects Carters and sets the rating; the Food Standards Agency publishes it. Neither the business nor this site can change a rating, a business that disagrees can appeal to its council, and can request a re-inspection once it has fixed the problems.
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